5. Find 2 academic sources from Google Scholar (2%) Oct 10
a. Provide the reference here. Based on your research, revise your outline.
b. Explain how you are going to use the research articles for your research paper
Anderson, Jon. Perceptions of Genetically Modified and Organic Foods and Processes. (2012, May 23). The journal of Agrobiotechnology Management and Economics. Retrieved http://www.agbioforum.org/v9n3/v9n3a05-wachenheim.htm
You may have to delete some points that you can't find any information to support; you may add some new points.
Provide in-text citations for your points
7. Write and edit your draft (90%) Oct 15-19
Genetic engineered VS organic food
In recent years, the number of the world's population was increased to six billion people, and it is expected to double in the next 50 years (Ciotta, 2010). Thus, the demand for the production of large quantities of food was increased to satisfy the needs of the population (Michael, 2001). Due to increased demand for food, we need to improve information biotechnology while increasing rapid globalization of the world economy. Although we need to understand more about the technologies of new food, many people believe that genetically modified foods will be able to produce abundant crops and provide needs of the population (Bittman, 2008). In fact, there is an obvious truth that organic food is healthier and more advantageous for the environment than genetic engineered food.
Before explaining why the consumption of organic food is better than GM food, it is necessary to give a brief definition of these both types of food. Organic production is a method of farming that minimizes the use of non-agricultural products (Anderson, 2012). In addition, it is created by traditional farming methods that are free of genetic modifications (Arshad, 2006). In contrast, GM Food is produced by a process of being exposed radiation whereby engineers transfer desirable genes from various species to create one with better attributes (Anderson, 2012). In other words, this process interchanges genetic material from one organism to another to improve the quality of food (Anderson, 2012). For example, food can be converted fresher, bigger and higher nutritional values (Bittman, 2008). Also, crops are capable of being resistant to infections and adverse climates.
First and most importantly, both of different types of food need to be evaluated in the viewpoint of health. The consumption of organic food is found healthier and safer because of the fact that it is grown with minimum use of chemical toxins, pesticides and synthetic fertilizers (Michael, 2001). In addition, it is not genetically modified. On the other hand, GM food represents a risk for the human health. There is evidence about genetically modified foods that damage the immune system of the body (Ciotta, 2010). Moreover, medical researchers have demonstrated that the use of GM food causes several diseases such as cancer and nervous system illnesses (Ciotta, 2010). For instance, the incident occurred in 1989. In this case, a manufacturer of supplement L- Tryptophan changed his manufacturing process to speed up his production without realizing the toxic effects (Berry, 2012). As a result, a lot of consumers suffered from a fatal illness called Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome. 37 people died and more than 1500 people became disabled permanently (Berry, 2012). Moreover, another two examples of diseases caused by GM crops are glufosinate and glyphosate, which are linked to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cancer) (Bittman, 2008). Therefore, people need to consume this kind of food with caution.
In addition to health risk, the production of GM food has a negative impact on the natural ecosystem (Keith, 2006). Although this is not apparent now, it will be apparent in a few years.For example, pesticide resistant crops could give possibility to invade grasslands and other places because of its strong characteristic (Keith, 2006). Furthermore, a lot of GM food is created with anti-viral genes (Michael, 2001). Therefore, there exists a potential risk of combination with more powerful virus that could extinguish various species of plants (Peggy, 2008). Moreover, there exists another concern about the possible cross-pollinate between GM crops and no GM crops (Anderson, 2012). In this case, this could disturb the environmental balance and generate ecological problems.
In conclusion, there are more disadvantages in consumption of GM food than organic food. In addition, there have been many questions about whether GM food is good to use or not. Nowadays, scientists work untiringly to find answers. However; that questions only will be answered through time. Therefore, we must deal the consumption of GM food with caution in order to prevent risk to the health. So, Instead of going for GM food, why don’t we focus more on improving organic food? (Keith, 2006).
References
Anderson, Jon. Perceptions of Genetically Modified and Organic Foods and Processes. (2012, May 23). The journal of Agrobiotechnology Management and Economics. Retrieved http://www.agbioforum.org/v9n3/v9n3a05-wachenheim.htm (Anderson, 2012) (Arshad, 2006) (Bittman, 2008) (Severson, 2008) (Peggy, 2008) (Michael, 2001) (Keith, 2006)
In this research paper Josselyn explains that despite the need to increase food production by using biotechnology, organic food is more useful than genetically modified foods. First, Josselyn points out the organic foods are produced by using a simple method which does not add any genetic chemicals unlike GM foods require using the genes and chemicals. Second, Organic food is not harmful to human health unlike food Genetic. As a result, GM food contributed to the emergence of serious diseases such as cancer because of adding chemical substances during cultivation. Third, GM food does not cause the damage to human health but it has a negative impact on the environment because it causes an imbalance in the ecosystem such as their experiences in the pollination gene with antiviral.
Comment:
I think your essay is well organized, and it looks very good. However, you did not use many examples. i could understand it because you used excellent words of expression such as word choices and word form. Also, the introduction with the thesis is Very clear, but there is one mistake that I found when I read the second body paragraph. I could not know if that word "glucosinolate " was spelling mistake or not. Conversely, there is an obvious truth that your research paper does not have any grammar mistake.
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1. Choose a topic (Oct 4)
Genetic engineered vs organic food2. Post a working outline (2%) Oct 5
Thesis statement:
In fact, there is an obvious truth that organic food is healthier and more advantageous for the environment than genetic engineered food.
Outline:
1) Introduction
2) Definition of GM food and Organic Food.
3)Differences between GM food and Organic Food.
-Over the health
4) Differences between Organic food and Genetic engineered food.
-Over the environment
5) Conclusion
3. Find keywords (1%) Oct 5
List 15 keywords to prepare for your research
Environment, genetically modified, health Concerns, organic, perception, risk, genetic engineering, transgenic, evidence, illnesses, nutritional benefits, toxicity, price, ethical considerations, quality.
4. Find and evaluate 2-3 web sources (3%) Oct 9
a. Provide the referencesAuthor, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from www.WebAddress.com
b. Explain why the sources are reliable based on the criteria -
authority (Who is the author? Is it a government, education, or business website?)
accuracy (Is the information accurate? How do you know?)
objectivity (Is the information free of bias? How do you know?)
currency (Is the website up-to-date?)
coverage (How is the information related to your research topic? How are you going to use it for your research paper?)
Peggy G. Lemaux., (2008). Genetically Engineered Plants and Foods: A Scientist’s Analysis of the Issues (Part I), The Annual Review of Plant Biology. Retrieved from http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/pdf/10.1146/annurev.arplant.58.032806.103840
Michael B., (2001). Consumer attitudes to genetically modified organisms in food in the UK. Eur Rev Agric Econ. Retrieved from http://erae.oxfordjournals.org/citmgr?gca=eurrag;28/4/479
Keith R. Schneider.,(2006). Genetically Modified Food.Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.Retrieved from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FS/FS08400.pdf
5. Find 2 academic sources from Google Scholar (2%) Oct 10
a. Provide the reference here. Based on your research, revise your outline.
b. Explain how you are going to use the research articles for your research paper
Anderson, Jon. Perceptions of Genetically Modified and Organic Foods and Processes. (2012, May 23). The journal of Agrobiotechnology Management and Economics. Retrieved http://www.agbioforum.org/v9n3/v9n3a05-wachenheim.htm
Arshad, S. The Safety of Genetically Modified Foods Produced through Biotechnology. (2006, Jun 17) Oxford Journals Toxicological Sciences. Retrieved http://toxsci.oxfordjournals.org/content/71/1/2.full
Bittman, M. Eating food that's better for you, organic or not. (2008, March 22). The New York Times. Retrieved http://www.agbioforum.org/v9n3/v9n3a05-wachenheim.htm
Severson, K. It's organic, but does that mean it's safer?. (2008, March 4). The New York Times. http://www.agbioforum.org/v9n3/v9n3a05-wachenheim.htm
6. Revise your outline (2%) Oct 12
You may have to delete some points that you can't find any information to support; you may add some new points.
Provide in-text citations for your points
7. Write and edit your draft (90%) Oct 15-19
Genetic engineered VS organic food
In recent years, the number of the world's population was increased to six billion people, and it is expected to double in the next 50 years (Ciotta, 2010). Thus, the demand for the production of large quantities of food was increased to satisfy the needs of the population (Michael, 2001). Due to increased demand for food, we need to improve information biotechnology while increasing rapid globalization of the world economy. Although we need to understand more about the technologies of new food, many people believe that genetically modified foods will be able to produce abundant crops and provide needs of the population (Bittman, 2008). In fact, there is an obvious truth that organic food is healthier and more advantageous for the environment than genetic engineered food.
Before explaining why the consumption of organic food is better than GM food, it is necessary to give a brief definition of these both types of food. Organic production is a method of farming that minimizes the use of non-agricultural products (Anderson, 2012). In addition, it is created by traditional farming methods that are free of genetic modifications (Arshad, 2006). In contrast, GM Food is produced by a process of being exposed radiation whereby engineers transfer desirable genes from various species to create one with better attributes (Anderson, 2012). In other words, this process interchanges genetic material from one organism to another to improve the quality of food (Anderson, 2012). For example, food can be converted fresher, bigger and higher nutritional values (Bittman, 2008). Also, crops are capable of being resistant to infections and adverse climates.
First and most importantly, both of different types of food need to be evaluated in the viewpoint of health. The consumption of organic food is found healthier and safer because of the fact that it is grown with minimum use of chemical toxins, pesticides and synthetic fertilizers (Michael, 2001). In addition, it is not genetically modified. On the other hand, GM food represents a risk for the human health. There is evidence about genetically modified foods that damage the immune system of the body (Ciotta, 2010). Moreover, medical researchers have demonstrated that the use of GM food causes several diseases such as cancer and nervous system illnesses (Ciotta, 2010). For instance, the incident occurred in 1989. In this case, a manufacturer of supplement L- Tryptophan changed his manufacturing process to speed up his production without realizing the toxic effects (Berry, 2012). As a result, a lot of consumers suffered from a fatal illness called Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome. 37 people died and more than 1500 people became disabled permanently (Berry, 2012). Moreover, another two examples of diseases caused by GM crops are glufosinate and glyphosate, which are linked to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cancer) (Bittman, 2008). Therefore, people need to consume this kind of food with caution.
In addition to health risk, the production of GM food has a negative impact on the natural ecosystem (Keith, 2006). Although this is not apparent now, it will be apparent in a few years.For example, pesticide resistant crops could give possibility to invade grasslands and other places because of its strong characteristic (Keith, 2006). Furthermore, a lot of GM food is created with anti-viral genes (Michael, 2001). Therefore, there exists a potential risk of combination with more powerful virus that could extinguish various species of plants (Peggy, 2008). Moreover, there exists another concern about the possible cross-pollinate between GM crops and no GM crops (Anderson, 2012). In this case, this could disturb the environmental balance and generate ecological problems.
In conclusion, there are more disadvantages in consumption of GM food than organic food. In addition, there have been many questions about whether GM food is good to use or not. Nowadays, scientists work untiringly to find answers. However; that questions only will be answered through time. Therefore, we must deal the consumption of GM food with caution in order to prevent risk to the health. So, Instead of going for GM food, why don’t we focus more on improving organic food? (Keith, 2006).
References
Anderson, Jon. Perceptions of Genetically Modified and Organic Foods and Processes. (2012, May 23). The journal of Agrobiotechnology Management and Economics. Retrieved http://www.agbioforum.org/v9n3/v9n3a05-wachenheim.htm (Anderson, 2012) (Arshad, 2006) (Bittman, 2008) (Severson, 2008) (Peggy, 2008) (Michael, 2001) (Keith, 2006)
Arshad, S. The Safety of Genetically Modified Foods Produced through Biotechnology. (2006, Jun 17) Oxford Journals Toxicological Sciences. Retrieved http://toxsci.oxfordjournals.org/content/71/1/2.full
Bittman, M. Eating food that's better for you, organic or not. (2008, March 22). The New York Times. Retrieved http://www.agbioforum.org/v9n3/v9n3a05-wachenheim.htm
Severson, K. It's organic, but does that mean it's safer?. (2008, March 4). The New York Times. http://www.agbioforum.org/v9n3/v9n3a05-wachenheim.htm
Peggy G. Lemaux., (2008). Genetically Engineered Plants and Foods: A Scientist’s Analysis of the Issues (Part I), The Annual Review of Plant Biology. Retrieved from http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/pdf/10.1146/annurev.arplant
Michael B., (2001). Consumer attitudes to genetically modified organisms in food in the UK. Eur Rev Agric Econ. Retrieved from http://erae.oxfordjournals.org/citmgr?gca=eurrag;28/4/479
Keith R. Schneider.(2006). Genetically Modified Food. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Retrieved from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FS/FS08400.pdf
Ciotta. J. (2010). How Organic Food Affects Your Body. Retrieved from http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/73381.aspx?cid=parsely_rec
Berry, S. (2012). Genetically modified health? Retrieved. http://www.customwritings.com/blog/example-essays/genetically-modified-food-essay.html
summary:
In this research paper Josselyn explains that despite the need to increase food production by using biotechnology, organic food is more useful than genetically modified foods. First, Josselyn points out the organic foods are produced by using a simple method which does not add any genetic chemicals unlike GM foods require using the genes and chemicals. Second, Organic food is not harmful to human health unlike food Genetic. As a result, GM food contributed to the emergence of serious diseases such as cancer because of adding chemical substances during cultivation. Third, GM food does not cause the damage to human health but it has a negative impact on the environment because it causes an imbalance in the ecosystem such as their experiences in the pollination gene with antiviral.
Comment:
I think your essay is well organized, and it looks very good. However, you did not use many examples. i could understand it because you used excellent words of expression such as word choices and word form. Also, the introduction with the thesis is Very clear, but there is one mistake that I found when I read the second body paragraph. I could not know if that word "glucosinolate " was spelling mistake or not. Conversely, there is an obvious truth that your research paper does not have any grammar mistake.
important note : Where are your references?
Finally, Good work Josselyn J
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